Is Elk Knob Elementary a good school?

Elk Knob Elementary ranks 509 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elk Knob Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 308 students attended Elk Knob Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Elk Knob Elementary?

Students at Elk Knob Elementary are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Elk Knob Elementary attend?

Students who attend Elk Knob Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Elydale Middle Middle : Jonesville Middle Middle : Pennington Middle High : Lee High High : Thomas Walker High

Elk Knob Elementary School in Pennington Gap VA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Elk Knob Elementary ranks better than 54.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Lee County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.11. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.4%), two or more races (1.6%), African American (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elk Knob Elementary is 13.5. 2 elementary schools in the Lee County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Elk Knob Elementary employs 22.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elk Knob Elementary is $6,363, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Lee County Public Schools District!

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Elk Knob Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Knob Elementary 509^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Elk Knob Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lee County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County Public Schools 45^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Elk Knob Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	48.01	609^th	1062	42.7%
2006	81.05	95^th	1071	91.1%
2007	73.37	214^th	1083	80.2%
2008	66.98	325^th	1081	69.9%
2009	48.88	632^nd	1082	41.6%
2010	55.22	542^nd	1113	51.3%
2011	44.98	717^th	1117	35.8%
2012	42.87	741^st	1117	33.7%
2013	30.41	874^th	1120	22.0%
2014	48.56	629^th	1110	43.3%
2015	44.11	715^th	1100	35.0%
2016	65.21	385^th	1096	64.9%
2017	62.93	416^th	1099	62.1%
2018	74.48	233^rd	1097	78.8%
2019	56.10	543^rd	1105	50.9%
2021	38.71	728^th	1103	34.0%
2022	39.46	726^th	1109	34.5%
2023	39.25	733^rd	1114	34.2%
2024	58.11	509^th	1114	54.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elk Knob Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.19	487^th	1036	53.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Elk Knob Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.70	758^th	1100	31.1%
2024	54.23	548^th	1098	50.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Elk Knob Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.97	664^th	1093	39.2%
2024	60.72	459^th	1101	58.3%

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Rank History for White students at Elk Knob Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.78	899^th	984	8.6%
2024	30.44	772^nd	979	21.1%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Elk Knob Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	230	230
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	216	216
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	216	216
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	222	222
1993	221	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	222
1994	216	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	218
1995	218	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
1996	218	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
1997	237	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
1998	233	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
1999	233	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
2000	237	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-4	236
2001	229	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2002	246	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
2003	246	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
2004	253	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	256
2005	277	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	280
2006	285	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2007	269	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
2008	314	2	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	3	329
2009	344	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	3	353
2010	369	3	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	380
2011	350	5	4	5	0	0	0	0	364
2012	362	5	2	5	0	0	0	0	374
2013	400	7	2	4	0	0	1	0	414
2014	394	6	1	4	0	0	3	0	408
2015	361	6	2	6	0	0	3	0	378
2016	364	5	2	5	1	0	3	0	380
2017	353	2	3	4	1	0	2	0	365
2018	360	1	2	2	1	0	2	0	368
2019	302	1	1	0	1	0	3	0	308
2020	293	1	1	1	1	0	2	0	299
2021	294	1	1	2	1	0	3	0	302
2022	279	2	1	2	0	0	5	0	289
2023	274	1	1	3	0	0	4	0	283
2024	297	3	0	2	1	0	5	0	308

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elk Knob Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	230	13.6	16.9	n/a
1990	216	13.8	15.6	n/a
1991	216	13.9	15.5	n/a
1992	222	14.2	15.6	n/a
1993	222	14.9	14.9	n/a
1994	218	15.3	n/a	43.6
1995	219	n/a	0.0	48.9
1996	219	n/a	0.0	48.9
1997	238	n/a	0.0	45.8
1998	234	n/a	0.0	45.3
1999	235	15.8	14.9	59.6
2000	236	n/a	0.0	54.6
2001	232	17.6	13.2	52.6
2002	248	25.0	9.9	47.6
2003	248	25.0	9.9	47.6
2004	256	24.0	10.7	56.1
2005	280	18.0	15.6	51.6
2006	291	24.0	12.1	50.5
2007	275	25.7	10.7	55.6
2008	329	11.1	29.6	47.9
2009	353	17.2	20.5	50.3
2010	380	17.6	21.4	52.6
2011	364	17.8	20.4	49.7
2012	374	22.0	17.0	54
2013	414	22.0	18.8	54.3
2014	408	21.0	19.4	57.4
2015	378	21.0	18.0	54.8
2016	380	22.0	17.2	72.1
2017	365	23.0	15.8	62.7
2018	368	24.0	15.3	80.4
2019	308	20.5	15.0	78.9
2020	299	20.0	14.9	80.9
2021	302	21.0	14.3	n/a
2022	289	21.0	13.7	83.7
2023	283	22.7	12.4	86.9
2024	308	22.8	13.5	84.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elk Knob Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	230	13.6	16.9	n/a
1990	216	13.8	15.6	n/a
1991	216	13.9	15.5	n/a
1992	222	14.2	15.6	n/a
1993	222	14.9	14.9	n/a
1994	218	15.3	n/a	43.6
1995	219	n/a	0.0	48.9
1996	219	n/a	0.0	48.9
1997	238	n/a	0.0	45.8
1998	234	n/a	0.0	45.3
1999	235	15.8	14.9	59.6
2000	236	n/a	0.0	54.6
2001	232	17.6	13.2	52.6
2002	248	25.0	9.9	47.6
2003	248	25.0	9.9	47.6
2004	256	24.0	10.7	56.1
2005	280	18.0	15.6	51.6
2006	291	24.0	12.1	50.5
2007	275	25.7	10.7	55.6
2008	329	11.1	29.6	47.9
2009	353	17.2	20.5	50.3
2010	380	17.6	21.4	52.6
2011	364	17.8	20.4	49.7
2012	374	22.0	17.0	54
2013	414	22.0	18.8	54.3
2014	408	21.0	19.4	57.4
2015	378	21.0	18.0	54.8
2016	380	22.0	17.2	72.1
2017	365	23.0	15.8	62.7
2018	368	24.0	15.3	80.4
2019	308	20.5	15.0	78.9
2020	299	20.0	14.9	80.9
2021	302	21.0	14.3	n/a
2022	289	21.0	13.7	83.7
2023	283	22.7	12.4	86.9
2024	308	22.8	13.5	84.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elk Knob Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$644 (9.9%)	$5,874 (90.1%)	$6,518
2020	$1,238 (17.5%)	$5,840 (82.5%)	$7,078
2021	$2,657 (41.8%)	$3,706 (58.2%)	$6,363

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elk Knob Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 543^rd of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 733^rd of 1114 Elementary schools	16.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elk Knob Elementary)	84	81.1	2.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee County Public Schools)	83	76.4	6.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Elk Knob Elementary)	68	59.5	8.5%
3rd Grade English Reading (Lee County Public Schools)	72	78.5	6.4%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elk Knob Elementary)	85	62.5	22.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee County Public Schools)	83	66.8	16.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Elk Knob Elementary)	81	63.4	17.6%
4th Grade English Reading (Lee County Public Schools)	80	69	11%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	308	283	8.1%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	302	274	9.3%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.9%	86.9%	8%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)		SOL English Reading (2024)		SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elk Knob Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	148 Hornet Loop	Pennington Gap	24277	Lee County	Lee County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 546-1837	308	23	13.5	84.7%	297 (96.4%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	58.1	509^th of 1114 public elementary schools	54.3%		39.2	733^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	34.2%	224	72.0	88.2	62.0	76.5	73.5	$6,363	$2,657	$3,706
Dryden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	176 School House Ridge Road	Dryden	24243	Lee County	Lee County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 546-4443	255	22	11.5	83.9%	248 (97.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	52.6	581^st of 1114 public elementary schools	47.8%		55.7	541^st of 1114 public elementary schools	51.4%	40	71.7	56.1	64.2	78.1	85.4	$7,904	$1,663	$6,242
St. Charles Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2434 St. Charles Road	Saint Charles	24282	Lee County	Lee County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 383-4531	111	12	9.6	77.5%	108 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	84.6	127^th of 1114 public elementary schools	88.6%		68.9	354^th of 1114 public elementary schools	68.2%	227	83.3	90.0	88.9	80.0	100.0	$9,454	$2,096	$7,359
Duffield-Pattonsville Primary	Public	PK, KG-4	663 Duffield-Pattonsville High	Duffield	24244	Scott County	Scott County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 431-2244	294	21	14.2	71.8%	275 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	48.1	639^th of 1114 public elementary schools	42.6%		39.8	723^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	35.1%	84	69.6	76.3	60.7	71.1	68.4	$8,198	$1,152	$7,046
Flatwoods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	205 Flatwoods School Road	Jonesville	24263	Lee County	Lee County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 346-2799	333	24	13.8	82.9%	326 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	61.4	473^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	57.5%		65.8	402^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	63.9%	71	84.3	76.5	66.7	75.0	71.2	$8,285	$2,253	$6,033
Union Primary	Public	PK, KG-4	2945 Second Avenue East	Big Stone Gap	24219	Wise County	Wise County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(276) 523-4900	830	62	13.3	89.0%	741 (89.3%)	23 (2.8%)	19 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.5%)	88.7	60^th of 1114 public elementary schools	94.6%		87.5	77^th of 1114 public elementary schools	93.1%	17	90.2	88.0	86.0	90.1	95.8	$6,477	$1,137	$5,340

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